I get that it's not a finished product, but considering MS is a software company first, it kinda kills the mood. Nothing screams "buy me" like a product that isn't working properly during a press conference introducing the product. Reply

only visible in Google Chrome now (on osx, guessing it's visible on IE as well), but only if you inspect the page (right-click, inspect element). Video seems to stop after a few seconds for me, probably load on MS servers. Reply

Except for the keyboard, can't imagine it being that great to type on. Cool notion to combine it into the cover however. The kickstand is pretty meh to me. I'd consider this tablet if I were anywhere near the MS ecosystem, whose many services are just underpar for my uses. Reply

Costs extra. Doesn't count. You can't compare a paid accessory to a feature that comes built-in to the device. Unless Apple distributes the smart-cover with the iPad, but it doesn't.

So I stand by my assertion. The iPad kickstand is nonexistent. Unless you want to pay extra for the privilege. The Surface kickstand exists for free (though I'm sure anyone who really wants to can invest in a folding "smart" case for it if they really want to waste their money). That still makes a net win for MS.Reply

It looks like an excellent tablet on the surface (no pun intended) But I had hoped they would at least have USB 3.0. Though come to think of it, the presence of USB is a great idea. I'll definitely be going for the Ivy bridge model.Reply

I'll take one of the Windows 8 ones (with IVB). I'd want to see it in person first, but initial impressions are if this thing is available everywhere (unlike say, the frickin' Zune) I will be buying one on launch day. I'm in the market for two tablets before the end of the year, I want a real physical keyboard (ala the Transformer range from Asus) but this would be a perfect fit for the other.Reply